TRIPLE-A’S ANNUAL DATA ANALYSIS SHOWS THAT THE TRUE COST OF ANNUAL VEHICLE OWNERSHIP IS ON THE RISE. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS INTERN ALEX D’ITRI HAS MORE…

Pennsylvania Health officials are warning of the spread of a rare mosquito-transmitted viral infection in the commonwealth. Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or E-E-E has been found in Carbon, Erie, and Monroe counties this year. The virus is carried by birds and passed to humans and horses by mosquito. It’s said to have a high mortality rate for the infected. Through mid-September of this year, the C-D-C says it has had 18 reported cases nationwide.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities have released the names of three men who died in an apparent mass drug overdose at a Pittsburgh apartment building that left four other men hospitalized. The victims were all found early Sunday. They apparently all used narcotics at the same time and in the same place, but authorities haven’t specified which drug or combination of drugs they took. One man remained hospitalized Monday in critical condition, while the three remaining survivors were in stable condition.

A DUI CHECKPOINT WAS HELD ALONG BIG BEAVER BOULEVARD OVER THE WEEKEND. STATE POLICE TELL US THE CHECKPOINT INCLUDED 7 DUI ARRESTS AND NUMEROUS TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.

A Freedom man has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh. 25 year old Adam Hosie, pleaded guilty to one count before Senior United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti. The court said Hosie possessed images and videos in computer graphic files, the production of which involved the use of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, some of whom had not yet attained 12 years of age. Sentencing is set for January 9 of next year. The law provides for a total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.

Ambridge police are charging a 45-year-old man with burglary and theft for a cell phone store break in. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR MONDAY, SEPT. 23RD, 2019

TODAY – SHOWERS THIS MORNING. THEN SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING DURING THE
AFTERNOON. HIGH – 73.

TONIGHT – MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW – 54.

TUESDAY – PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 72.

(Center Township, PA)  It  isn’t just business as usual at Abbey Carpet And Floors in Center Township.  For two big days,  Monday, September 23rd and Tuesday September 24th, save up to 25% on your next purchase from Abbey Carpet and Floors, Beaver Valley’s premier flooring and decor retailer. Installation is also Available.

September Sale – 2 big Days!

Abbey Carpet and Floors only has sales of this magnitude twice a year, so don’t miss it!  Sale hours on Monday and Tuesday are 9 to 7 P.M.  Everything from Mediterranean style tile to popular stain master carpet  to Abbey Carpet And Floors’ huge selection of carpet remnants are all sale priced for the two remaining days of the September Sale.

Monday and Tuesday only!

9A-7P both days!

Call 724-375-1925.  Showroom location: 105 Pleasant Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001.